Hokutoriki promoted to sekiwake

Hokutoriki promoted to sekiwake

NAGOYA, Japan - Elite makuuchi division sumo wrestler Hokutoriki points to his name in Nagoya on June 21 after being promoted to sekiwake for the first time. He will occupy the west slot at the upcoming 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. At right is his stable master Hakkaku.

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